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  • Title: Complex contribution of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder to veteran suicide: facing an increasing challenge.
    Author: Lee EA.
    Journal: Perspect Psychiatr Care; 2012 Apr; 48(2):108-15. PubMed ID: 22458724.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: The purpose of this case study is to present the complex contribution of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to suicide and international standards of treatment among veterans deployed to the Middle East. CONCLUSIONS: PTSD carries increased physical and psychological health risk in combat soldiers. Internationally, guidelines for PTSD promote cognitive behavior therapies, specifically exposure therapy, as first line treatment; however, implementation varies among countries. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Evidence supports the benefit of exposure-based psychotherapy for combat-related PTSD. Commonly prescribed antidepressants and other psychotherapy treatments may not be as beneficial.
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